§ 45-4 Liability for costs and expenses.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 45-4 (2026)

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(a)In general.

Any person who posts a sign in violation of this subtitle and any other person responsible for the sign, as described in <cite data-path="|19|§45-5">§ 45-5 of this subtitle</cite>, is liable to the City or to the public utility, as the case may be, for the costs of:

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(1)

removing the sign; and

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(2)

repairing any damage caused by the placement or removal of the sign.

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(b)Rules and regulations for City property.

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(1)

Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development shall adopt regulations to provide for the removal of signs illegally placed on City property.

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(2)

The regulations shall include:

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(i)

charges to be assessed for the costs of removing illegal signs and repairing damages;

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(ii)

rules, procedures, and forms to carry out <cite data-path="|19|§45-3|(b)">§ 45-3(b) {“Removal of illegal signs: From City property – by others”} of this subtitle</cite>; and

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(iii)

provisions that require the Director to report:

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(A)

the name of the person or entity represented on the material removed;

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(B)

the number of advertisements, notices, or other signs removed;

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(C)

the location of the material; and